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Olympus E-5 Digital Camera

12 Megapixels12 MegapixelsSingle Lens ReflexSingle Lens ReflexHigh ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Level: Measures camera tilt and helps to keep the horizon level.Level: Measures camera tilt and helps to keep the horizon level.Continuous DriveContinuous DriveHigh Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.High Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.Hotshoe: Allows external flash units to be attached.Spot MeteringSpot MeteringDepth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.Depth-Of-Field Preview: Improve perception of DOF before shooting.Dust-Reduction: Reduces the dust accumulated on a camera sensor.Dust-Reduction: Reduces the dust accumulated on a camera sensor.Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Accepts Compact Flash memory.Accepts Compact Flash memory.Neocamera detailed reviewNeocamera detailed review

Model Specifications

BrandOlympus ModelE-5
Sensor 12 Megapixels CMOS *LiveMOS sensor. Sensor Size 21.7mm diagonal (4:3 aspect)
StabilizationYes Dust-ReductionYes
Sensitivity ISO 100 - 6400 Shutter-Speed 1/8000 - 60s
Lens MountFour-Thirds MountCrop Factor2X
Filter DiameterN / A Focus System 11 points Assist-lamp *DMF in AF-S or AF-C mode. 11-points full twin-cross.
Viewfinder Type Optical Reflex (SLR) Viewfinder Size 1.15X - 100% Coverage
Display Position Rotating Display Size 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure ModesP, A, T, M, B Scene Modes
MeteringMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Highlight Spot, Lowlight Spot Bracketing 7 Shots ±1 EV
Exposure Compensation -5..+5 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV Flash Compensation -3..+3 EV, 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV
White Balance Auto , Presets, Custom White Balance Tuning 2 Axis, 15 steps
Continuous Drive 5 FPS, Unlimited JPEG, 16 RAW Self Timer Yes *2s, 12s, 1/8-30s with MLU
Command Dials 2 DOF Preview Yes
Protection Weatherproof Dust Reduction Yes
Digital Level 2 Axis Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Trigger Wired & Infrared Eye-Start Sensor No
Multiple Shots Multiple-exposure Orientation Sensor Yes
Image Formats JPEG RAW Flash Ports Hot-Shoe
Built-In Flash YesControls wireless flashes. Flash bracketing, 3 frames. -2..+2 FC for external flashes. (GN 18) Flash Sync 1/250s
Video Capture 1280x720 @ 30 FPS 16:9 Sound Input Stereo
Memory Secure Digital Extended Capacity, Compact Flash GPS N / A
Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Life 870 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use.
Introduced 2010-09-14 Construction
Size 142 x 116 x 75mm (W x H x D) Weight 892g

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Olympus E-5 Facts

SLR digital camera
12 Megapixels DSLRISO 100-6400
Four-Thirds Mount (2X FLM)Shutter 1/8000-60s
Built-in StabilizationFull manual controls, including Manual Focus
100% Coverage
Medium Viewfinder
Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning
2 Axis Digital LevelSpot-Metering
WeatherproofHot-Shoe
Built-in Dust ReductionStereo audio input
5 FPS Drive, Unlimited ImagesLithium-Ion
1280x720 @ 30 FPS Video RecordingSecure Digital Extended Capacity
3" LCD 920K PixelsCompact Flash
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